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Fuel crisis deepens as diesel nears £2 a litre across Britain

Diesel prices are surging toward £2 a litre as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East cripple global refining capacity. Small traders and working drivers face mounting costs they cannot easily pass on, threatening to deepen inflation across Britain's economy.

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UK Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low Amid Mortgage and Jobs Fears

UK consumer confidence has fallen to a three-year low as households face mounting concerns over rising mortgage costs and job insecurity. The S&P Global sentiment index dropped to 42.7 in September, reflecting strain on household finances ahead of the Chancellor's October budget.

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Google hit with €403m fine over location data tracking practices

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million over its handling of location data, finding the company manipulated users into enabling constant tracking and failed to obtain valid consent for using location information to target ads and infer personal interests.

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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high amid global inflation pressures

Japan's central bank raises interest rates to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, joining global monetary tightening efforts. Governor Ueda signals a shift from boosting inflation to preventing it from overshooting the 2% target.

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Pensioners Embrace 'Skiing' to Enjoy Retirement Rather Than Leave Inheritance

Growing numbers of UK and US retirees are prioritising travel and experiences over leaving inheritances, a trend called 'skiing'. One in seven UK parents now plan to spend rather than save, driven by pension changes and desire for personal enjoyment.

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Administrators take control of Glens of Antrim Potatoes as 95 jobs lost

Administrators have taken control of Glens of Antrim Potatoes, a Northern Ireland crisp manufacturer established in 1972. The company has ceased trading and made 95 staff redundant, retaining only a skeleton team. Political figures have expressed concern about the impact on the agricultural sector.

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Paramount settles with 12 US states, clearing final hurdle for Warner Bros merger

Paramount Skydance has settled with 12 US states over antitrust concerns, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The settlement requires Paramount to maintain robust film production in the US and establish independent editorial boards for CBS and CNN.

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Google fined €403m by Irish regulator for unlawful location data handling

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403m for unlawful handling of location data, finding the company breached GDPR transparency and fairness requirements. Google must comply within six months.

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Cult horror film pub The Ellangowan Hotel heads to auction

The Ellangowan Hotel in Creetown, which featured as the Green Man pub in the 1973 cult horror film The Wicker Man, is being auctioned on 24 September 2026 with a starting price of £165,000. The B-listed building has planning permission for conversion into seven apartments and a wine bar.

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How to check your state pension forecast and boost your retirement income

Learn how to check your state pension forecast and discover ways to boost your retirement income. The state pension is set to exceed £13,000 annually, but one in eight people have never reviewed their entitlement.

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Lib Dems pledge to dismantle 'computer says no' barriers to unlock growth

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has unveiled a 30-page growth plan at the party's Brighton conference, proposing a new Department for Growth and a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU to reverse Brexit's economic damage, which she claims costs the UK £90bn annually in lost tax r...

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Davey demands immediate 10p fuel duty cut until Christmas

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calls for an immediate 10p-per-litre fuel duty cut lasting until Christmas, claiming it would reduce pump prices by 12p and cost £2bn but pay for itself through economic stimulus.

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